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West Hartford School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

28 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 523-3500

Grades PK-12
9988 students
16 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

90% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

92% (2008)

92% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

82% (2008)

88% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

92% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2008)

86% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

88% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

CMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	77%
Black	52%
Asian American	75%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	84%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	82%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black	76%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	95%
English language learners	75%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	88%
Black	69%
Asian American	88%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	67%
Not English language learners	88%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	81%
Black	66%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	86%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	86%
Asian American	90%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	95%
English language learners	69%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
Black	74%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	58%
Not English language learners	91%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
Black	58%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	88%
English language learners	27%
Not English language learners	85%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	89%
Black	63%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	93%
English language learners	69%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	84%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	98%
English language learners	76%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	93%
Black	73%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	95%
English language learners	73%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	82%
Black	58%
Asian American	85%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	89%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	85%
Black	72%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	94%
English language learners	56%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	75%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	51%
Students without disabilities	96%
English language learners	77%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	78%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	94%
Male	81%
Black	75%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	88%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	77%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	71%
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	94%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	89%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
Black	63%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	73%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	95%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	90%
Black	80%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	97%
English language learners	44%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

91% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

92% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

CAPT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
Black	72%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	95%
English language learners	64%
Not English language learners	92%

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	82%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	96%
English language learners	52%
Not English language learners	94%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	91%
Black	88%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	72%
Students without disabilities	97%
English language learners	56%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	65%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	93%
English language learners	52%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	67%	67%
Hispanic	13%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	10%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	9%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	14%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,062	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	63%
Student and staff support	11%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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